Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916

Rank from Nominal Roll

Private

Unit from Nominal Roll

44th Battalion

Fate

Returned to Australia 22 January 1919

Medals

Military Medal

'On the 8th August, 1918, during the attack on the enemy's trenches east of HAMEL, Lance Sergeant HASTINGS, when in charge of a small party, rushed a strong post and captured the garrison consisting of 16 men. Throughout the operation he led his section with much bravery and skill.'Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61Date:
23 May 1919